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If you have been around a BJJ gym for longer than a week, I am positive you have heard the phrase “BJJ saves lives”. Now, don’t get me wrong; I am not trying to discredit anyone who has used jiu-jitsu as a tool to make necessary changes in their lives. However, I want to have […]

By: Keeling Taylor, BJJ & Judo Black Belt Every person who has ever stepped onto a jiu jitsu mat has tasted the bitter flavor of defeat. There isn’t a single person who has escaped the need to tap. It’s just part of the game. For some people it’s no big deal…tap and keep rolling, but […]

We are launching a new section here at Open Guard which will put the spotlight on the Brands we love. We will be interviewing the faces behind the brands and find out what drives them to do what they do. We aim to have a brand a month, so if you are or know someone […]

“If you are the slightest bit interested in Brazillian Jiu Jitsu, Travelling, The USA, Chicken Wings or Fine Athletic Australian Gentlemen then you need this blog in your life.” – Luke Docherty Since taking up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 3 years ago. I have always planned on traveling specifically to train. When we went […]

Are you on the path to achieving your dreams? If not, I guarantee that it is because you are terrified of failure. To improve your jiu-jitsu, you must put yourself in a life-or-death position (possibly a little extreme but you get my point) literally hundreds of times in your first few months as a white […]

Its that time of year again when the Global BJJ community comes alive and looking at the upcoming worlds one can’t help to get excited, the Black Belt division for both and women is packed full of talent with almost all of the big names registered. The check day is 28th of May and until [...]
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Time and time again you hear about big visions and dreams but not so often do you hear about people who have the cahoonas and drive to get it done and turn those dreams into reality. David Aguzzi is one of those rare creatures that has seen his dreams turn into reality. David is the […]

“Without BJJ I would have killed myself.” The raw emotion dawned upon him as we drove. “Without It I would be dead”, he said. “18 months ago I was 95 kg and overweight, sitting in my room hoping it would end. Now I’m 72 kg and a blue belt with a future.” This young guy […]